San Marcos public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 election results and adopt Measure Q, a temporary one-cent general transactions and use tax. The council will consider a four-year citywide tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. at an annual not-to-exceed $750,000. Other agenda items include approval of a final subdivision map for Pico Investments, vacation of a slope easement for the Capalina Mixed Use Project, and appointments to the Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee.
- Certification of election results and adoption of Measure Q (one-cent sales tax)
- Award contract to West Coast Arborists for citywide tree maintenance (up to $750,000/year for 4 years)
- Approve final subdivision map for Tentative Subdivision Map 22-0005 (Pico Investments)
- Order summary vacation of slope easement for Capalina Mixed Use Project
- Appointments to Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a package of ordinances and resolutions updating development impact fees, inclusionary housing in-lieu fees, and citywide user fees, with the new fee schedule effective March 3, 2025. Separately, the council will vote on an addendum to the city manager employment agreement, award a contract for a new ambulance, and adopt the annual investment policy. Several consent items, including approval of minutes, warrants, and a public facilities fee report, are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and adoption of development fee update package (Ordinance 2024-1552, Resolutions 2024-9384 to 2024-9389, Ordinance 2024-1553)
- Award contract to Braun Northwest, Inc. for one rechassis Type III ambulance and support equipment (Resolution 2024-9380)
- Adopt addendum to City Manager employment agreement (Resolution 2024-9383)
- Adopt annual investment policy (Resolution 2024-9382)
- Amend and restate Resolution 2024-9378 regarding budget and contract (Resolution 2024-9390)
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amended loan documents with Terra Cotta Housing Associates, LP, and vote on several resolutions including establishing a Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee, increasing a fence repair contract to $800,000, and annexing properties to community facilities districts for congestion management, police, fire, and lighting services.
- Public hearing on amended loan agreements with Terra Cotta Housing Associates, LP for affordable housing
- Resolution to establish Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee and adopt its bylaws
- Amendment to fence and guardrail repair contract with Sierra Pacific Fence, Inc., increasing cap from $400,000 to $800,000
- Amendment to Creek Infrastructure Project contract with SEMA Construction and CIP budget adjustment
- Annexations to four community facilities districts for congestion management, police, fire, and lighting/landscaping maintenance
City Council
The City Council will review several infrastructure projects and administrative contracts. Key items include a labor compliance monitoring agreement and authorizations for street improvement bids.
- Contract for labor compliance and DBE monitoring with Gafcon Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000
- Authorization to bid for 2024 Surface Seal Project (CIP# ST011)
- Authorization to bid for Sycamore Drive Street Improvements Project (CIP# ST013)
- Rescinding the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan Oversight Committee
- Contract amendments for annual surface seal project (CIP# ST001)
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city administration and emergency services. The body is deciding on budget amendments for grant funding and updates to the city's conflict of interest and compensation schedules.
- Resolution 2024-9363: Acceptance of 2024 SAFE San Diego grant funding for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and FY 24-25 budget amendment
- Resolution 2024-9364: Approval of an updated Part Time Classification and Compensation schedule
- Resolution 2024-9362: Amendments to Appendix A of the San Marcos Conflict of Interest Code
- Declaration of vacancies on various boards, committees, and commissions with applications open through December 13, 2024
- Approval of October 2024 warrants for City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District
City Council
The City Council will discuss the acquisition of property at 0 Armorlite Dr for a new fire station and vote on updates to the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units. The body is also considering resolutions regarding Proposition 36 and battery energy storage systems.
- Appropriation of $4.1M to purchase real property at 0 Armorlite Dr for a future fire station
- Adoption of Ordinance 2024-1551 repealing and replacing Chapter 20.410 regarding accessory dwelling units and accessory structures
- Appropriation of up to $466,000 for a solar energy system at the Corky Smith Gym facility
- Award of a five-year contract to Sidepath and Dell Technologies not to exceed $550,000 for server hardware
- Application for a $65,000 County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment grant for the Emergency Operations Center Power Project
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will vote on placing a one percent General Transactions and Use Tax on the November 5, 2024 municipal election ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would establish temporary tax revenue administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The council also introduced first readings of ordinances to update traffic codes, set speed limits on city streets, and regulate encampments on public property. Additionally, the council will approve updated compensation schedules for full-time employees effective July 19, 2024.
- Resolution 2024-9322 places a 1% General Transactions and Use Tax on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot
- Ordinance No. 2024-1546 introduces rules for encampments on city property (first reading)
- Ordinance No. 2024-1545 proposes speed limits and traffic schedules for specified streets (first reading)
- Resolution 2024-9321 updates the full-time employee classification and compensation schedule effective July 19, 2024
- Consent calendar includes approval of June 25 meeting minutes and July 2024 warrants
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including the November 5 General Municipal Election and various annual assessment levies. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding an appeal for a light industrial building project.
- November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election consolidation
- Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 annual levy of assessment
- Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District annual levy of assessment
- Creek Infrastructure Project budget amendment
- Appeal of a site development plan for a 67,410-square-foot light industrial building
City Council
The City Council will consider the Operations & Maintenance Budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and a five-year Capital Improvement Program budget. Additional items include discussions on fire mitigation, stormwater agreements, and housing support for transition age foster youth.
- Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Operations & Maintenance Budget
- Adoption of the five-year Capital Improvement Program budget ending 2028-29
- Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan approval
- Resolution regarding housing opportunities for transition age foster youth
- 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program adoption
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several municipal items including land acquisition for public infrastructure and various maintenance contracts. The agenda includes requests for engineer reports regarding landscaping and street maintenance districts.
- Awarding parks maintenance contracts to Executive Landscape, Inc. ($2,268,418) and PWLC1, Inc. ($2,630,629)
- Appropriating $800,000 for the annual surface seal project on North Twin Oaks Valley Road
- Authorizing property acquisition at 318 E. Barham Drive for public infrastructure improvements
- Ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1
- Ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District
City Council
The City Council will consider transitioning street sweeping to an in-house service through equipment procurement. They will also discuss authorizing special tax refunding bonds for San Elijo Hills and participating in the Safe San Marcos program using automated license plate readers. Additionally, several property annexations to community facilities districts are scheduled for consideration.
- Transition of street sweeping program to in-house service delivery
- Authorization of special tax refunding bonds for CFD 99-01 (San Elijo Hills)
- Participation in the Safe San Marcos Program using automated license plate readers
- Extension of agreement with San Diego Humane Society for animal control services
- Final subdivision map for Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
City Council
The City Council will consider several final subdivision maps for various development projects. Additionally, the council will review a resolution for the Rancho Santa Fe Pavement Restoration Project and a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Program.
- Final Subdivision Map for Lennar-Barham project
- Resolution to abandon slope easement for Lennar-Barham project
- Final Subdivision Map for Urban Villages San Marcos, LLC
- Final Subdivision Map for Casas De Montiel, LLC
- Rancho Santa Fe Pavement Restoration Project construction documents
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances including a transportation code amendment and a rezoning request for Capalina Apartments. Additionally, the Council will conduct a public hearing regarding property acquisition via eminent domain for the University District Specific Plan.
- Rezone of 2.51 acres for Capalina Apartments (119 multi-family units and 4,000 square feet of commercial space)
- Eminent domain proceedings for property at 0 Shubin Lane related to the University District Specific Plan
- Amendment of contract with Quartic Solutions LLC for GIS Professional Services
- Ordinance amending San Marcos Municipal Code Title 20 regarding Transportation Demand Management
- Resolution approving expenditure of funds for public purpose event tickets
City Council
The City Council will discuss a mixed-use development at Capalina Apartments consisting of 119 apartments and commercial space. Other items include a mobilehome rent increase hearing, senior nutrition program agreements, and storm drain project establishment.
- Capalina Apartments: 119 multi-family apartments and 4,000 square feet of commercial space
- San Marcos Mobile Estates rent review petition and proposed space rent increase hearing
- Agreement with County of San Diego Aging and Independence Services for the Senior Nutrition Program
- Establishment of storm drain repair project ST017 in the Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative updates and project reports. Key items include a contract for park lighting improvements, the General Plan Annual Progress Report, and the 2023 Housing Element compliance report.
- Contract award for park lighting improvements to Techsico, Inc. up to $261,155.00
- General Plan Annual Progress Report resolution
- Annual Progress Report on Housing Element Compliance for 2023
- San Marcos Creek project update
- Potential local funding measure presentation
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. The council is considering resolutions to apply for these funds, adopt a PLHA plan, and establish a new fund. This action may also require amendments to the city's annual operations and capital improvement budget.
- Application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds
- Adoption of the PLHA program plan
- Establishment of a new housing fund
- Approval of event ticket expenditure resolution
- San Marcos Creek project update
City Council
The City Council will review mid-year adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. The council will also consider a proposed policy regarding the design of regional transit facilities on local roads. Additionally, several property annexations to various Community Facilities Districts are up for adoption.
- Mid-year adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
- Policy establishing design standards for regional transit facilities on local roads
- Annexations to Community Facilities Districts 2001-01, 98-01, 98-02, and 2011-01
- Approval of funds for event tickets including the NAACP 6th Annual Brunch
- Acknowledgment of the annual fire inspection compliance report
City Council
The City Council will consider approving an amended developer loan agreement for the Villa Serena II Phase 2 affordable housing community. The agenda also includes the adoption of a 2024 legislative platform and several agency reports.
- Amended developer loan agreement with National Community Renaissance for Villa Serena II Phase 2 affordable housing
- Adoption of the 2024 Legislative Platform
- Review of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- San Marcos Creek project update
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will take final action on rezoning a 10.5-acre site from mixed-use and light industrial to a Specific Plan Area zone. This zoning change enables the Restaurant Row Specific Plan, which establishes development guidelines for 202 multi-family residential units, 10,400 square feet of commercial space, and a 1.1-acre public park. The council will also approve December 2023 warrants, adopt an administration budget schedule for July 2024 through June 2025, and finalize street vacations for two residential developments.
- Second reading on rezoning 10.5 acres from MU-1/L-I to Specific Plan Area (SPA) zone
- Approval of Restaurant Row Specific Plan for 202 multi-family units, 10,400 sq ft commercial space, and a 1.1-acre park
- Adoption of the July 2024–June 2025 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administration Budget
- Resolution to vacate public right-of-way for North City Drive (North City East Project)
- Resolution to abandon slope easement for Meritage Gran Vista Project